What type of property is 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is a detached house.

What energy rating does 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in YO8 9FB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB located?

14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB sits in Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, Selby. It falls within the YO8 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

What is crime like near 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

Police records around 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

The closest primary school to 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School (492m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB?

The closest bus stop to 14 Birch Close, YO8 9FB is Willow Rise, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Birch Close, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, YO8 9FB

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Birch Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

14 Birch Close is a detached house in Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, Selby (YO8 9FB). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Birch Close, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, YO8 9FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

14 Birch Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in YO8 9FB: £148,000 (2025–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Birch Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Selby district page.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Willow Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around YO8 9FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for YO8 9FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.

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